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Top spots in Ciudad de México
Centro Histórico
CultureCentro
Zócalo, the Cathedral and Templo Mayor Aztec ruins side-by-side.
Coyoacán
CultureCoyoacán
Cobblestone plaza, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and the city's best market churros.
Roma & Condesa
Food & DrinkRoma Norte
Art Nouveau streets, mezcalerías and the city's cafe-and-taco engine.
Xochimilco Trajineras
FamilyXochimilco
Colorful gondolas through ancient Aztec canals — mariachi included.
Where to eat
Pujol
$$$$Modern Mexican tasting · Polanco
Enrique Olvera's mole madre, aged 2,000+ days. Book weeks out.
Contramar
$$$Seafood · Roma Norte
Tuna tostadas and red/green pescado — long lunch institution.
El Califa de León
$Tacos · San Rafael
First taqueria with a Michelin star — gaonera tacos at the counter.
Quintonil
$$$$Modern Mexican · Polanco
Jorge Vallejo's heirloom-ingredient tasting — World's 50 Best top 10.
Lardo
$$Mediterranean · Condesa
Elena Reygadas' all-day room — pizza, pasta and natural wine.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Centro Histórico, Coyoacán, Roma & Condesa. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Ciudad de México and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.